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Saturday, March 3, 2018

Mid-Atlantic Air Museum World War II Weekend

Every year the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum located in Reading, Pennsylvania (Berks County) hosts a World War II Weekend at the Reading Regional Airport. This event is held the first weekend in June every year. Last year it was held the weekend of June 2nd, 3rd and 4th (Friday through Sunday).

The museum itself is open year-round and tells the story of Mid-Atlantic aviation. They're located on 11 Museum Drive in Reading, Pennsylvania, in Berks County. It's open 7-days a week from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. If you're using a GPS or a mapping app, they recommend that use the following address to find them. 1054 Arnold Road, Reading, PA 19605.

Last summer we had the pleasure of attending the 28th Anniversary of the World War II Weekend and had a really great time! You'll have to pay a separate admission to attend this event, it's NOT included in the admission price to the museum itself. With that said, it's worth it!

As we walked around the grounds we had the opportunity to check out various planes from World War II, see men & women dressed in authentic World War II uniforms and attire, see how military camps were set up, got up close & personal with old vehicles, checked out some of the participating vendors and so forth.

You'll want to wear comfortable walking shoes & dress appropriately for the weather. You'll be doing a LOT of walking and it's outdoors! It was extremely hot on the day that we visited, but the weather was beautiful. Plenty of blue skies and sunshine with no rain in sight! However, storms can pop-up during the summertime, so make sure you pack some umbrellas and extra clothing in your car.

If you plan on attending in 2018 and if you plan on staying overnight in Reading, Pennsylvania, you'll need to plan ahead! Area lodging goes quickly during these big events, so consider booking your lodging accommodations MONTHS in advance. It will be held on June 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2018.

Looking for something to eat? There is a small pub inside the airport where you can grab a quick bite to eat. The museum has an area set-up that contains vending machines where you can purchase cold drinks and snacks. The vending area is located in the MAAM main hanger.

We had a great time attending the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum World War II Weekend last year and are planning to attend again this year. This time around we'll be visiting BOTH the museum and the World War II events. You can learn more about the museum and their scheduled events by visiting the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum's website online.